Ten Nuggets from Coach K: Leading from the Heart

Start using plurals right away: We are a team, not a bunch of individuals.
All assistants should have the desire to become a leader someday.
Your team needs instant belief in what you say to them.
Teach good sportsmanship, patience and the idea that people should be energized and enthusiastic every time out.
Whatever a leader does now sets up what he does later. And there always is a later.
Five qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride.
You hear, you forget. You see, you remember. You do, you understand.
Ask questions…lots of questions.
Courage and confidence are what decision-making is all about.
Make sure everybody’s on board the train.

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